State fair is a 1962 american musical film directed by jose ferrer and starring pat boone, bobby darin, annmargret, tom ewell, pamela tiffin and alice faye. In this 1962 revival, richard rodgers wrote the music and lyrics to five. The principal young stars were pat boone, bobby darin, annmargret. This is the third time around for the rodgers and hammerstein musical. The conflicts are trivial, and the resolutions are simplistic. It is during these scenes that the acting seems bland and uninspired. In the 1940s, rodgers and hammerstein were approached by 20th centuryfox about doing a musical version of the 1932 novel written by philip stong. Box office results were adequate at best, and movie going public deemed this version the least interesting.
State fair, 1962 style, may seem old fashioned and a little slow, but you cant beat the music performed by some of the very best singers of its era, and the twilight time bluray release is a most welcome addition to fans rodgers and hammerstein collections. The contrast is pretty strong the 1945 state fair is a modest success, and its remake one of the worst eyesores ever to call itself an american musical. State fair is better movie manufacured by twentieth century fox film corporation, working with a description of the movie is the third film version of state fair and the second musical version. Still, given the fact that rodgers and hammerstein wrote only one original movie musical and this is it, state fair retains some of its early appeal and is a treat for lovers of this genre. Pat boone and annmargret, state fair 1962 as ive said before probably a million times, annmargret is one of my favorite actresses. Alice faye and tom ewell are their concerned parents. Changed considerably, the 1962 movie misses the storys original charm and drowns whatever qualities it might have had in garish improvements. Bobby darin starred in the musical state fair, released april 1962. Ann margret pat boone bobby darin state fair 1962 vintage. State fair 1962 silver scenes a blog for classic film. So fresh and wonderful with richard rodgers newest melodies and newest lyrics. Based on the novel written by philip strong, state fair is a iconic story which has been adapted numerous times throughout the years. The movie introduced such popular songs as its a grand night for singing and it might as well be spring, which won the academy award for. May 19, 2018 the 1962 version of state fair tries so hard to have the bucolic charm of its predecessors that it fails to stamp its own impression, which is unfortunate since it really only disappointments when it attempts to duplicate the 1945 version.
Scenes of state fair 1962 for the best quality vintage movie stills please visit. A remake of the 1933 film state fair and the 1945 state fair films, it was considered to be a financially and critically unsuccessful film. State fair 1962 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The movie introduced such popular songs as its a grand night for singing and it might as well be spring, which won the academy award for best original song. Her squire at the fair this time round is called jerry and works for that newfangled media, the tube or tv. These dvds are region free so they will play on any dvd player worldwide and dvdrom, xbox or ps2.
Oct 12, 2015 in between the two versions rock and roll had arrived. Texan farmers the frake family head for the texas state fair in dallas. The action takes place in urban texas instead of the traditional setting in rural iowa. The film is an integral part of fair history because it was shot in fair park where the state fair of texas takes place every year. This movie has been premiered in australian hd theatres in 1962 movies 1962. Cast in credits order complete, awaiting verification. State fair by walter lang jeanne crain, dana andrews. State fair was the only rodgers and hammerstein musical written directly for film. The plot is thin, because the music was the important part of the film.
In fact, the film can only be found in box sets with the original 1945 version of the movie. State fair is a 1962 american musical film directed by jose ferrer. State fair is a 1962 american musical film directed by. The late late show with james corden recommended for you. It also starred pat boone, pamela tiffin, annmargret, tom ewell and alice faye this film was panned by critics, however the film and the soundtrack, on dot records, were commercially successful. Posts about state fair 1962 film there are no stories available. To avoid confusion with the 1962 remake, the 1945 state fair was for many years retitled it happened one summer for tv showings. However, their restless daughter margy and her brother wayne meet attractive new love interests. However, state fair features an alist cast for its 1962 release, and packs just as much if not more vocal talent than the original movie. State fair 1962 is a musical remake of the classic film musical version by the beloved music team of rodgers and hammerstein. For one thing, im drawn to happy people and, somehow, she in and out of character strikes me as a very happy person. Earlier this year, i had a chance to watch the 1962 version of the movie musical, state fair the principal young stars were pat boone, bobby darin, annmargret and pamela tiffin. Anyone interested in comparing the two should view this dvd.
This 1962 cinemascope remake of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii s 1945 movie musical, state fair, stars pat boone and pamela tiffin as a pair of innocent texas country mice who find. State fair 1962 texan farmers the frake family head for the texas state fair in dallas. Her squire at the fair this time round is called jerry and works for. You can watch state fair online on videoondemand services netflix, paytv or movie theatres with original audio in english. Amazon do not tell you this, the details on the package. Without commercial breaks, the full movie state fair has a duration of 118 minutes. Jan 06, 2017 the 1962 remake of the oscar hammerstein musical state fair cant seem to emerge from the shadow of its more popular original source material. State fair 1962 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers. This archival release presents material from the soundtracks of the two movie musical versions of state fair, which contained songs written by richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein ii. State fair 1962 jose ferrer synopsis, characteristics. In between the two versions rock and roll had arrived. State fair soundtrack from 1962, composed by oscar hammerstein ii, richard rodgers.
They wrote six songs, and hammerstein cowrote the screenplay. The 1962 remake of the oscar hammerstein musical state fair cant seem to emerge from the shadow of its more popular original source material. Well in 1962, rodgers and hammerstein reintroduced the film state fair to the world. Watch state fair starring pat boone in this musical on directv. This is the 1962 musical journey of the frake family to the texas state fair. State fair 1962 cast and crew a brother pat boone and sister pamela tiffin find romance and good clean fun at the state fair in dallas. Nov 14, 2014 the 1962 movie, state fair, is a strange and painful trip to the texas state fair featuring racing cars, mincemeat pie, a thousand pound hog, and surprisingly sordid romantic affairs. Fox had previously made a nonsinging movie of philip stongs novel in. Released by stage door productions in 20 containing music from state fair 1962. There are only 3,000 copies of this bluray available. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. The third film version of state fair and the second musical version. Cast and crew credits for state fair, 1962, directed by jose ferrer, with pat boone, bobby darin, pamela tiffin, at turner classic movies. A brother pat boone and sister pamela tiffin find romance and good clean fun at the state fair in dallas.
State fair 1962 film alchetron, the free social encyclopedia. The film shifts the location of the story to texas from the original iowa setting established in the 1945 version. Mom and dad frake hope to unload some livestock and win the prize for the best mincemeat pie. Richard rodgers, oscar hammerstein ii, pat boone, annmargaret, bobby darin, anita gordon, fay bainter, vivian blaine, dick haymes, tom ewell state fair 1945 and 1962 films music.
This 1962 cinemascope remake of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein iis 1945 movie musical, state fair, stars pat boone and. Dec 08, 2019 pat boone and annmargret, state fair 1962 as ive said before probably a million times, annmargret is one of my favorite actresses. To win first in anything at the state fair is big stuff. Wrr plays jonathan winters records on the library of laughs. A dvd is currently available of both versions of state fair 1942 and 1962 version. Rogers and hammersteins only original movie musical, state fair was originally made in 1945, before being remade and modernized in 1962 by jose ferrer, starring pat boone, bobby darin, pamela tiffin, and annmargaret.
The parents are focused on winning the competitions for livestock and cooking. This 1962 remake of richard rodgers and oscar hammerstein iis 1945 movie musical, state fair, stars pat boone and pamela tiffin as a pair of innocent texas country mice who find complicated romance with, respectively, annmargret and bobby darin at the titular big event. The 1962 movie state fair is a surprisingly sordid. Read the full synopsis of state fair, 1962, directed by jose ferrer, with pat boone, bobby darin, pamela tiffin, at turner classic movies. State fair, 1962 bobby darin notes pamela tiffins measurements in his little black book. Hes played by bobby darin who looks far too old to be chasing tiffin perhaps that. You can watch this full movie free with english subtitles on movie television channels, renting the dvd or with vod services video on demand player, hulu and ppv pay per view, netflix. Earlier this year, i had a chance to watch the 1962 version of the movie musical, state fair. The 1962 movie, state fair, is a strange and painful trip to the texas state fair featuring racing cars, mincemeat pie, a thousand pound hog, and surprisingly sordid romantic affairs.
Annmargret and pat boone, state fair 1962 hollywood. State fair 1962 bobby darin dvd elvis dvd collector. The plot finds a family traveling to dallas for the texas state fair. The 1962 version of state fair tries so hard to have the bucolic charm of its predecessors that it fails to stamp its own impression, which is unfortunate since it really only disappointments when it attempts to duplicate the 1945 version. Concord music publishing, and 6 music rights societies. State fair was remade in 1962, that time starring pat boone and annmargret. This set includes a full wellpresented englishsubtitled widescreen version of the 1962 state fair with ann margret and brilliant tom ewell who knows how to act and sing with a hampshire boar. State fair classic musical with pat boone 1962 dvd. After the first release of the film in 1945, the success led to a remake of the classic based on the state fair of texas.
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